I'm not 100% sure but isnt the sport model including the 2" spacer up front already? One way for you to get a cheep lift would be to go with 3/4 ton springs & a spacer... there is a spring chart in the dodge info thread @ the top... go with a light 3/4 spring & get the spacer...

when I did the 3/4 ton spring swap on my 2000 I got about 2.5" of lift... do some research...

 

the actual springs on the off road are exactly 1 1/3 " taller according to the coil spring chart in the faq.. gonna run out side . . . .

ok that is correct there are no spacers on the off road edition the springs are taller

 

then the 3/4 ton springs would give you only about .5"... the down side is a much harsher ride.

 

If you guys noticed the kits in the links, the 3" kit comes with a new lower arm, which gets the most abuse. The stock arm is C shaped and new ones are boxed or solid round for strength. I have the Rancho kit with 3" spacers, new lower arm and an add-a-leaf. The spacers are a solid block that have worked well for 6+ years.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RAN%2DRS6475& amp;N=700+400211+4294908110+4294925130+4294907804+ 4294843846+4294924744+115&autoview=sku
As noted before, always double check the parts. Do a search for info, call the manufacturer.

In my humble and not professional opinion, For the application in question, I would get a,
1. 3" spacer kit. Check with the manufacturer first to make sure the rear will get the same 3".
2. 5" suspension kit.
3. 3" Performance accessories body lift.

erikb45, It is evident that someone has pissed in your corn flakes, or you followed someones opinion and messed something up. I'm sure no one intended to lead you off in the wrong direction. Just like doctors, when in doubt get a second opinion.....
Why can't we all just get along???????????


Why does my print keep defaulting so big?????

 

So Chopper, were the new control arms with that 3" lift longer, or just shaped differenet for strength, but the same length as stock?

 

chopper where all gettin along andmy cornflakes still taste good lol , just a wake up call for the few who might rely on this info 100%

 

I noticed that that kit Chopper suggests has an "add a leaf"...which will work for the standard Ram.

But I've compared my Off-Road truck to my parents 1500 with a stock 4x4 suspension and noticed that my Off-Road alreadyhas an extra leaf spring AND the front coil springs are taller and thicker.

Their truck rides like a Cadillac going down the highway, my will jar your kidneys loose on the same road!

I've also pulled the same 20 ft cargo trailer with each truck- the stock truck will sag 4-5 inches with the trailer where as mine only drops 1/2 inch.

 

Heres my two cents...

As Silver says, the rule of thumb for dodges (stock) is no more than 2-3 inches of lift without getting into the swaybars, steering, and control arm components. Going above 3 inches is do-able, just not smart. the angle the axles and differentials will sit at is going to be pretty far off. the longer control arms help adjust for this. while there may be no immediate problems seen with the new lift, there will be many that develope that can get very costly due to the extra stress on parts. its just not as safe as it should.

If you are going to lift your truck, save some extra money, and do it right and get a kit specifically for that...no point in being unsafe just to save a few bucks.